Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Harrisburg, PA

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

You might need a Social Security optimization advisor if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your monthly benefits without risking penalties or reduced payments. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or without considering spousal and survivor options, which can significantly lower your lifetime income.

  • Claiming strategy expertise. Look for advisors who explain how to time your claims based on your full work history and family situation.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Confirm they understand how to coordinate benefits between spouses to increase total household income.
  • Tax impact awareness. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania, ask how they factor this into your overall plan.
  • Longevity planning. Ensure they consider your life expectancy and how delaying benefits might improve your financial security.

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Shannon K

Series 66

Harrisburg, PA

Edward Jones

Shannon Klinger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Shannon held positions at Boot Barn, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, and Manheim Auto Auctions. Outside of advising, Shannon is involved in social media posting and engagement for Meta Platforms Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Phillip M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania Advisory Services, Inc.

Phillip Miles is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Pennsylvania Advisory Services, Inc., where he has worked since 1991. Miles is also president and owner of Harrisburg Insurance Services, Inc., an insurance products and fixed annuities sales firm. Pennsylvania Advisory Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and insurance company clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, with an emphasis on client education through workshops and seminars.

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Tony T

Series 63, Series 66

Harrisburg, PA

Infinity Financial Services Advisory

Tony Tolene is a financial advisor at Infinity Financial Services Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Infinity Financial Services Advisory, his career included roles at LPL Financial, PNC Wealth Management, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of finance, he owns and oversees an elderly home care business focused on managing care for his mother. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and utilizes a range of strategies including options and complex products as part of portfolio construction and risk management.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Zachary H

Series 66

Harrisburg, PA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Zachary Hogentogler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2021 and previously spent nine years with CUSO Financial Services. He is involved with the Appalachian Financial Literacy Group, which focuses on financial education. MassMutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Michael J

Series 65

Harrisburg, PA

Ethos Financial Group, LLC

Michael Johnson, Jr. is a financial advisor at Ethos Financial Group, LLC in Harrisburg, PA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience in financial services since 2026, following five years at Fulton Bank and prior work at Comcast. Ethos Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, state and municipal entities, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, estate planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-conscious portfolios using model allocations and multiple investment vehicles, supplemented by third-party research and operational AI tools.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Stavroula K

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Cassandra S

Series 63, Series 65

Plano, TX

Financial & Tax Architects, LLC

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Annuities Income planning General tax planning Retired
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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